Senior Business Administrator

East Sussex Council; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adults with learning disabilities. As a Senior Business Administrator, you will play a vital role in a supportive team, managing a variety of tasks that contribute to the community's well-being. This position offers ongoing training and development, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your administrative career. With a flexible work environment that includes remote work options, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about making a difference. Embrace this opportunity to grow while supporting others in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Supportive Team Environment

Flexible Working Hours

Diverse Range of Benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for helping people and delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Council in providing better services to the community.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

MS Office

General IT Skills

Education

Vocational Training

Job description

Would you like to help improve the quality of life for adults with learning disabilities?

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Administrator within our Community Learning Disabilities Team!

Our administrators play a key role in supporting the Council, helping us to provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. Working in an ever-changing environment, you will be required to multi-task and work to deadlines.

You will need to work independently, on your own initiative, and as part of a team with varied support needs. Ongoing training and development opportunities will be made available to ensure you get all the training and support you need to succeed. You can expect to work with a supportive administrative team with a variety of tasks to be completed for the service which can further your development within an administrative role.

Successful candidates will have:

• A passion to help people
• The ability to deliver customer service
• Have both verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of MS office, as well as general IT skills
  
  

Your contracted base will be Bellbrook (Uckfield) or Cavendish House (Hastings). You must be available to work at either location when required.
Working Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm; and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. The team works remotely, with 1 in office day per week minimum.

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests

The interview process will consist of a formal interview, and these will take place over MS Teams within 1-2 weeks of the closing date.

The best part of the Senior Business Administrator role within the service is the variety of tasks required and the support we offer to our service users while being part of a supportive team.

If you have any queries or wish to discuss anything prior to application please contact: Sarah Barrow, Office Manager or Taya King, Senior Business Administrator on – 01323 466166.
#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you inapprenticeship training.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

"The best thing about working here is that everyone’s really supportive and you always get the opportunity to develop your qualifications".Lesley, Personal Assistant

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.